Dolores Garcia Jordan passed away in her home with her loving
family present on March 26, 2003.
Dolores Garcia Jordan passed away in her home with her loving family present on March 26, 2003. Mrs. Jordan was born in Gilroy 73 years ago.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Merle Jordan of Morgan Hill; her brother, John D. Garcia of Gilroy; and her sisters-in-law, Cleo Pirrone of Modesto, Sandy Garcia, Goldfield, Nev., Faye Gorges of Cupertino and Irene Barbaglia of Watsonville; and her brother-in-law, Larry Hail of Pinole. Mrs. Jordan is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Little Irene of Hayward, Joanne McCall of Cupertino, Kenny Gorges of Lincoln, Sylvia of Colorado, Carol Perry of Cottage Grove, Ore., Jeannie Wilkins of Pacific Grove, Linda Benito of Watsonville, Bobby Jordan of Medford, Ore., Judy McKissack of Antioch, Nancy Robinson of Hollywood, Christie Harrison of Concord, Larry Hail of Reno, Nev., John D. Garcia, Jr. of Gilroy, Daniel Garcia of Gilroy, Dennis Garcia of Stockton, Michael Garcia of San Jose, Paul Garcia of San Jose, Philip Garcia of San Jose, David Garcia of San Jose and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Garcia.
Mrs. Garcia attended Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill Schools, graduating from Gilroy High School in 1948. Dolores was the daughter of John and Rose Garcia, a pioneer Gilroy family; her father was born in Gilroy in 1903. Mrs. Jordan for many years sang for the South Valley Choir, having acquired her musical ability from her mother Rose Bonfante Garcia, who played piano and sang. Mrs. Jordan also played the piano, the ukulele and the “washtub.” Dolores was an avid gardener and was also a wonderful cook. She took great pride in her home.
In lieu of flowers, her family respectfully requests that anyone who wishes make donations to any Hospice Program in her memory.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Marys Church in Gilroy.
Arrangements by Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.
